Jesus Can Week 2: Nothing Bigger than Jesus Message Summary: The doctors couldn’t cure her. The neighbors couldn’t help him. But Jesus could. In the span of nine verses, Matthew reminds us that Jesus’ power transcends science, sickness, and even the grave. What do you say? ✦ Matthew 9:18, 20-21 — A synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, ‘My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live… Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and she touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” ✦ The world says… ❖ Express Empathy ❖ Show Understanding ❖ Offer Assistance ❖ Encourage Self-Compassion ❖ Celebrate Small Victories ❖ Share Positive Thoughts ❖ Reinforce Their Value ❖ Offer a Listening Ear Jesus says more… ✦ Matthew 9:22 — Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment. We say… ✦ All the comfort in the world. ✦ Matthew 9:22a — Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” ✦ Jesus is big with healing. ✦ Matthew 9:22b — And the woman was healed at that moment. Jesus says so much more… ✦ Matthew 9:23-26 — When Jesus entered the synagogue leader’s house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes, he said, “Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him. After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. News of this spread through all that region. We say… ✦ Never mind the world. ✦ Matthew 9:25 — After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. ✦ Nothing is bigger than Jesus. ✦ 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 — “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Planting Jesus Roots GATHER — What in corporate worship gives you comfort that nothing is bigger than Jesus? GROUP — In your Life Group, how can you express to your brothers and sisters in Christ that there’s nothing Jesus cannot handle in their lives? GROW — What Scripture do you have in mind to turn to in order to calm your troubled heart, reminding you that there’s nothing Jesus cannot overcome for you? GIVE — What do you believe best communicates to others what we can do as a church that proves Jesus is bigger than all their troubles? GO — When others are going through chronic pain, brokenness in relationships, and even death, do you feel comfortable sharing the truth that Jesus will never let them down? What keeps you from doing that? What brings you confidence? Homework: Matthew 9:1-8 (Hashtags: hope, confidence, assurance)